November 4, 2005
Bald by choice: 10 possible ways to a hairless body
Body hair–whether excessive, patchy or ill-placed (What the helps that growin’ out of your ear, Boyd?)–can be the bane of the male, especially the fit male. It’s not only unsightly–particularly when she mistakes it for a sweater–it also can be a refuge for odor-causing bacteria, and can obscure the ripples of muscle you’ve sweated so hard for in the gym. And if you suffer a spill on the roadway when out cycling, the hair on your legs increases your chances of infection following a serious abrasion. Fortunately, science is on your side–if you don’t mind a little pain.
Hair-removal options proliferate as we speak, the most popular of them listed below. But before plowing into deforestation mode, consider this: Whether you want to pursue the latest approach–intense pulsed light (IPL, for short)–or in deference to your Benjamin Franklin-inspired frugality you opt for good old-fashioned shaving, just be sure to consult with a dermatologist to determine which procedure is best for tackling large areas of your skin.
The ten ways to a hairless body are as follows:
1) SHAVING
2) WAXING
3) ELECTROLYSIS
4) LASER HAIR REMOVAL
5) INTENSE PULSED LIGHT
6) CHEMICAL DEPILATORIES
7) NADS
8) SUGARING
9) THREADING
10) EPILATORS
To read the pros and cons of each method and exactly what they mean, please read the original article published by Dennis Nishi in September 2002.
[…] Bald by choice: 10 possible ways to a hairless body Body hair–whether excessive, patchy or ill-placed (What the helps that growin’ out of your ear, Boyd?)–can be the bane of the male, especially the fit male. It’s not only unsightly–particularly when she mistakes it for a sweater–it also can be a refuge for odor-causing bacteria, and can obscure the ripples of muscle you’ve sweated so hard for in the gym. […]
[…] Bald by choice: 10 possible ways to a hairless body Body hair–whether excessive, patchy or ill-placed (What the helps that growin’ out of your ear, Boyd?)–can be the bane of the male, especially the fit male. It’s not only unsightly–particularly when she mistakes it for a sweater–it also can be a refuge for odor-causing bacteria, and can obscure the ripples of muscle you’ve sweated so hard for in the gym. And if you suffer a spill on the roadway when out cycling, the hair on your legs increases your chances of infection following a serious abrasion. Fortunately, science is on your side–if you don’t mind a little pain. Read the rest of this article. […]